Willingboro MUA

EWG's drinking water quality report shows
results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as
information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the EPA (July 2018 - September 2018), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

This water utility has its own treatment plant or water supply, and also buys or otherwise receives some of its finished water from one or more public water utility systems to provide water for a part of its service area and customers. The list below includes the names of the supplemental water suppliers, with links to their water quality testing data.- Mt Laurel Twp MUA

Includes chemicals detected in 2015 for which annual utility averages exceeded an EWG-selected health guideline established by a federal or state public health authority; chemicals detected under the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3) program in 2013 to 2015, for which annual utility averages exceeded a health guideline established by a federal or state public health authority; radiological contaminants detected between 2010 and 2015.

Bromodichloromethane

cancer✕

Bromodichloromethane, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromodichloromethane and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.06 ppb

4.38 ppb

2.11 ppb

1.91 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of bromodichloromethane in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.06 ppb for bromodichloromethane was proposed in 2018 by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Bromoform

cancer✕

Bromoform, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromoform and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.5 ppb

1.77 ppb

0.848 ppb

0.766 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of bromoform in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.5 ppb for bromoform was proposed in 2018 by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Chlorate

Chlorate forms in drinking water as a byproduct of disinfection. Chlorate impairs thyroid function, making chlorate exposure most harmful during pregnancy and childhood.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:210 ppb

114.0 ppb

126.9 ppb

1,379.0 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of chlorate in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 210 ppb for chlorate was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against hormone disruption.

Chloroform

cancer✕

Chloroform, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Chloroform and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.4 ppb

11.5 ppb

5.04 ppb

1.28 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of chloroform in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.4 ppb for chloroform was proposed in 2018 by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Chromium (hexavalent)

cancer✕

Chromium (hexavalent) is a carcinogen that commonly contaminates American drinking water. Chromium (hexavalent) in drinking water may be due to industrial pollution or natural occurrences in mineral deposits and groundwater. Read more about chromium (hexavalent).

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.02 ppb

0.782 ppb

0.153 ppb

0.242 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of chromium (hexavalent) in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.02 ppb for chromium (hexavalent) was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

Dibromochloromethane

cancer✕

Dibromochloromethane, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Dibromochloromethane and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.1 ppb

3.01 ppb

1.47 ppb

2.09 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of dibromochloromethane in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.1 ppb for dibromochloromethane was proposed in 2018 by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Dichloroacetic acid

cancer✕

Dichloroacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.7 ppb

6.07 ppb

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0.931 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of dichloroacetic acid in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.7 ppb for dichloroacetic acid was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Radiological contaminants

Radiological contaminants leach into water from certain minerals and from mining. Drinking water contamination with radioactive substances increases the risk of cancer and may harm fetal development.

Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)

cancer✕

Dry cleaning chemical tetrachloroethylene, or perc, can cause cancer. It pollutes soil and groundwater due to emissions from dry cleaning facilities, and automotive, metalworking and other industries.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.06 ppb

LEGAL LIMIT:5 ppb

0.0143 ppb

0.0120 ppb

0.356 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of tetrachloroethylene in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.06 ppb for tetrachloroethylene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

cancer✕

Trihalomethanes are cancer-causing contaminants that form during water treatment with chlorine and other disinfectants. The total trihalomethanes group includes four chemicals: chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane and bromoform.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.8 ppb

LEGAL LIMIT:80 ppb

23.7 ppb

13.2 ppb

7.22 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of trihalomethanes in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.8 ppb for trihalomethanes was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a draft public health goal, the level of drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

Includes chemicals detected in 2015 for which annual utility averages were lower than an EWG-selected health guideline established by a federal or state public health authority; chemicals detected under the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3) program in 2013 to 2015, for which annual utility averages were lower than an EWG-selected health guideline established by a federal or state public health authority.

1,1-Dichloroethane

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1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:3 ppb

0.00169 ppb

0.00485 ppb

0.0909 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of 1,1-dichloroethane in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

1,4-Dioxane

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1,4-Dioxane is a solvent classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen. It contaminates groundwater in many states due to industrial wastewater discharges, plastic manufacturing runoff and landfill runoff.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.35 ppb

0.0481 ppb

0.109 ppb

0.133 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of 1,4-dioxane in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.35 ppb for 1,4-dioxane was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Chromium (total)

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Chromium is a naturally occurring metal, but industrial uses can elevate its levels in water. One form, hexavalent chromium, causes cancer. Total chromium is not a good indicator of the amount of hexavalent chromium in drinking water.

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LEGAL LIMIT:100 ppb

0.637 ppb

0.457 ppb

0.447 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Cobalt

Cobalt is a metal found throughout the environment; people may be exposed to cobalt in air, food and drinking water.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:70 ppb

0.0927 ppb

1.83 ppb

1.08 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of cobalt in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 70 ppb for cobalt was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against change in blood chemistry.

Dibromoacetic acid

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Dibromoacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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1.15 ppb

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1.14 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Ethylbenzene

Ethylbenzene, a component of petroleum, is a volatile cancer-causing chemical primarily used for production of plastics and rubber. Ethylbenzene is also released from gasoline fuel emissions.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:300 ppb

LEGAL LIMIT:700 ppb

0.0188 ppb

0.00481 ppb

0.216 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of ethylbenzene in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 300 ppb for ethylbenzene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to internal organs.

Haloacetic acids (HAA5)

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Haloacetic acids are formed when disinfectants such as chlorine are added to tap water. The group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards includes monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid and dibromoacetic acid.

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LEGAL LIMIT:60 ppb

12.9 ppb

30.3 ppb

2.66 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Manganese

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Manganese is a naturally occurring element that is common in food and drinking water. Excessive manganese exposures may impair children's attention, memory and intellectual capacity. Click here to read more about manganese.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:100 ppb

28.1 ppb

16.5 ppb

2.40 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of manganese in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 100 ppb for manganese was defined by the State of Minnesota as a risk assessment advisory level, a non-enforceable guideline. This health guideline protects against harm to the brain and nervous system.

Monobromoacetic acid

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Monobromoacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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0.172 ppb

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0.0838 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Monochloroacetic acid

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Monochloroacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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0.538 ppb

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0.206 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

MTBE

MTBE was used as gasoline oxygenation additive to boost the octane number. In 2005, MTBE was replaced by ethanol as a gasoline additive. MTBE causes cancers in rats.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:13 ppb

0.0271 ppb

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0.248 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of MTBE in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 13 ppb for MTBE was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

Nitrate

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Nitrate, a fertilizer chemical, frequently contaminates drinking water due to agricultural and urban runoff, and discharges from municipal wastewater treatment plants and septic tanks. Excessive nitrate in water can cause oxygen deprivation in infants and increase the risk of cancer. Click here to read more about nitrate.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:5 ppm

LEGAL LIMIT:10 ppm

1.00 ppm

1.03 ppm

1.30 ppm

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppm = parts per million.

Health risks of nitrate in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 5 ppm for nitrate was defined by EWG based on studies by scientists at the National Cancer Institute and other independent researchers. This health guideline protects against cancer and harm to fetal growth and development.

Strontium

Strontium is a metal that accumulates in the bones. Radioactive strontium-90 can cause bone cancer and leukemia, and any form of strontium at high doses can harm bone health.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:1,500 ppb

357.2 ppb

185.2 ppb

301.3 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of strontium in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 1,500 ppb for strontium was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against harm to bones.

Trichloroacetic acid

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Trichloroacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:0.5 ppb

4.96 ppb

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0.296 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of trichloroacetic acid in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 0.5 ppb for trichloroacetic acid was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.

Vanadium

Vanadium is a metal used in steels and other alloys. People are commonly exposed to vanadium in water and food. Excessive exposure can be toxic during pregnancy and childhood.

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HEALTH GUIDELINE:21 ppb

1.98 ppb

0.306 ppb

1.59 ppb

The State and National averages were calculated using the averages of the contaminant measurements for each utility in 2010-2015. ppb = parts per billion.

Health risks of vanadium in excess of health guideline

The health guideline of 21 ppb for vanadium was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against change in blood chemistry.